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The party's over. The guests have filtered out. And there, in the relaxed afterglow of a great party, you notice you’ve opened but not served all of your wine. A Merlot . A White Zin . What a shame. Aside from perhaps pouring yourself a congratulatory glass, what to do with all that leftover wine?...

Have your friends ever stopped by for an impromptu holiday visit? Friends and family often show up at your home with little or no notice during the holidays. Be prepared for surprise visits by stocking your pantry with easy and delicious staples for any crowd. Having delectable finger foods and...

Rick Rohr, our final beef burger finalist, is now presenting. This is Rick's second time out to the Build a Better Burger. Rick's burgers are Jezebel Burgers with Sweet-and-Sassy Shallots. Rick's from Darien, Connecticut. Rick is telling the judges that the ingredients are all readily available...

Julie Hession just presented her Blue Corn Desert Oasis Burgers with Cactus-Corn Salsa, Acho-Honey Bacon, and Pepita Guacamole. She had a great description of it as a food oasis you'd love to enjoy out in the dessert. The judges had many great questions; I think that means that they really liked it...

Suzanne Banfield from New Jersey just presented her Roman Patty Melt with Balsamic Peppers and Onion and Sundried Tomato Aioli. James McNair described it as "an Italian Fest in my mouth!" Great job Suzanne! Suzanne Banfield Learn more about Build a Better Burger

Jana Atwood presents her Cool as a Cucumber Slaw Burgers with Dill-Feta Spread and Crispy Potato Pancake burger. The judges described it as "finger-licking" good, and commented that the cucumber cooled them off on this hot day!. Jana Atwood! Learn more about Build a Better Burger

All the Alternative burgers have been judged and we're moving on to the Beef Burgers. I spoke with the judges and they said all of the alternative burgers were fantastic. James McNair said the Beef Burgers have a hard act to follow. All the burgers were absolutely beautiful and incredibly creative...

Teresa Ralston is presenting now! The inspiration for her burger is from her mother's cooking. The judges say: Nice combination of elements They like the heritage qualities, tastes like comfort food Smoked cheddar adds a nice smoke effort Great choice of arugula Learn more about Build a Better...